Boards of Canada are back with their first new music in 13 years
The legendary Scottish duo return with a new song shared on their official YouTube channel
www.musicradar.comHere’s the latest on Boards of Canada albums based on recent reports.
Core update
- Boards of Canada released new music in 2026 after a long silence, including Tape 05 uploaded to their YouTube channel on April 16, 2026, marking the first new material in about 13 years since Tomorrow’s Harvest (2013). This signals a likely forthcoming full album, though official details have not been fully disclosed yet [Article summaries reference Tape 05 and tied promo activity; see sources below].[4][5]
Key developments and context
- In 2026, there was significant activity surrounding cryptic campaigns (VHS tapes, posters, and online clues) that fans linked to a potential new album, with multiple outlets reporting on this momentum and the band’s cryptic communication style. These reports describe extensive teasing rather than explicit album announcements.[2][3]
- Independent outlets highlighted conjecture about a new BoC album, noting the timeline of teases and the appearance of unreleased vinyls tied to Record Store Day as part of the buildup to a possible release. While this fuels expectations, exact release dates and tracklists have remained unrevealed as of the latest reports.[3][4]
Notable background
- Boards of Canada’s discography stretches from Music Has the Right to Children (1998) through The Campfire Headphase (2002) and Tomorrow’s Harvest (2013), with long gaps between studio albums that have driven fan anticipation for new material. These historical milestones are frequently cited in coverage of their ongoing activity.[5]
- Coverage from music press in 2026 emphasizes the cryptic, puzzle-like promotional approach BoC are known for, which has historically accompanied new releases or campaigns. This pattern is part of the broader BoC lore around album rollouts.[3][4]
Representative sources you can check for details
- BoC’s new Tape 05 and 2026 activity coverage (MusicRadar and SonicState discussions)[10][4]
- News aggregations and fan-curated summaries detailing the cryptic PR approach and potential album signaling (is the new album on the way?)[2][3]
- Broad discography and historical context (Wikipedia and bocpages wiki) for background on their prior albums and release timeline[6][5]
If you’d like, I can pull the most current items directly from those outlets and summarize exact dates, track titles mentioned, and any official statements from Warp Records or BoC’s representatives. I can also assemble a quick timeline graphic showing key tease events and the Tape 05 release. Would you like me to do that?[4][10][2]